Main Gallery – RADIUS (February 27 – March 27)

Attention: Tomorrow’s Radius Opening Postponed

Weather permitting the Radius exhibition will be open on Sunday, February 28 from 12 – 4 pm with the reception taking place on Saturday, March 6 from 2-4 pm.

Please note: The Radius Professional Practice Forum at the Aldrich will take place on Sunday, February 28 instead of Saturday.

RADIUS

Radius has entered its second decade! Radius is a professional development program organized by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in conjunction with the Ridgefield Guild of Artists to promote the growth and interests of regional artists. The Radius program has multiple components, including a professional practice forum, annual juried exhibition, workshops, and networking events.

Learn about technology’s impact on today’s studio practice then celebrate the 12th annual Radius exhibition of work by up-and-coming regional artists on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Radius Professional Practice Forum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum; February 27, 2-3:30pm; FREE

Panelists: George Fifield, founder and director of the Boston Cyberarts Festival; artist Eva Lee; and Steven Sacks, director of Bitforms Gallery

Radius Exhibition Opening Reception

Ridgefield Guild of Artists; February 27, 4-6pm; FREE

Artists: Mia Brownell, Geoffrey Detrani, Thomas Doyle, Brad Guarino, The Ladies’ Auxiliary, Sabrina Marques and Blake Shirley

Annual Juried Exhibition: February 27 – March 27, 2010

34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT; 203.438.8863; www.rgoa.org

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm

Upcoming: Main Gallery – Bedlam 2010 (April 10 – April 24)

BEDLAM

Calling All Members . . .

CONTEST

The Guild’s Bedlam committee is sponsoring an E-vite Contest for the promotion of our 2nd annual Bedlam show. Send us your work if it evokes chaos, mayhem, confusion — BEDLAM. The Bedlam committee will choose up to 2 pieces from all entries. The winner’s work will appear on all publicity and graphic outreach as well as on our website. Send artwork (jpeg format) via email to the Guild (rgoa@sbcglobal.net) by March 8. Please reference Bedlam in the subject line. Please Note: While the Bedlam committee is looking for Bedlam imagery for publicity — the Bedlam show itself is not themed! All types and themes of artwork are acceptable.

BEDLAM – A Themeless Member Show

RECEIVING

Come HANG with us! Bring your favorite piece of artwork and for just $10 a nail – hang it yourself – anywhere in the Gallery! Come join the fun!

Receiving for the BEDLAM show will be on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 12-4pm. Members will hang their own art during the two days of receiving. The Guild reduces their traditional 40% commission down to 10% for this show and it is a good opportunity to reflect that reduction in your artwork prices. Hanging fees for work measuring (horizontally or vertically including frame) under 36″ is $10 per piece; anything over 36″ is $15 per piece. Up to three works may be brought in.

CELEBRATION

A member/opening party will take place the final day of hanging on Saturday, April 10 from 6-8pm. We are asking for a $1.00 entry fee that will also include a raffle ticket for a door prize. This show will run through April 24.

EXHIBIT Saturday, April 10 – Saturday, April 24

Gallery Hours: Wed – Sun, 12 – 4pm

For more information, please call the Guild at 203.438.8863.

VOLUNTEERS

Would you like to get involved in Bedlam? The Guild is seeking committee members for receiving/pick up; hospitality (check-in reception for party, bartender); and publicity (distribute flyers around town). Contact Mary Louise O’Connell at rgoa.sbcglobal.net.